A U.S. Secret Service officer shot an armed man near the White House early Sunday morning after a confrontation. The shooting took place at 17th and G Street NW, close to the White House and the Eisenhower Executive Office Building. The man, who reportedly traveled from Indiana and was said to be suicidal by local police, brandished a firearm when approached by Secret Service personnel, leading to shots being fired.
Fortunately, no Secret Service officers were injured in the incident. The Metropolitan Police Department is currently investigating the shooting, as is standard protocol for officer-involved incidents in D.C. The condition of the gunman remains unknown, and details such as how many shots were fired and whether he opened fire first have not been confirmed.
The identities of both the suspect and the Secret Service personnel involved have not been released. As the story continues to develop, updates can be found on FOX 5. This incident highlights the continued dangers faced by law enforcement officers in their line of duty, particularly around high-profile locations like the White House.
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